Emergency Preparedness Planner

About the role

The Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) is seeking a collaborative and strategic Emergency Preparedness Planner to help strengthen the Department's readiness for public health emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks. This position develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates emergency preparedness programs, plans, and operational procedures that support the Department's all-hazards public health preparedness and response mission. The Emergency Preparedness Planner collaborates with internal programs, healthcare partners, emergency management agencies, community organizations, and government partners to enhance the Department's ability to respond effectively to public health emergencies through planning, training, exercises, and emergency response coordination. During Department Operations Center (DOC) activations, this position serves in a variety of Incident Command System (ICS) roles, supporting emergency response operations and public health incident management.

Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH’s mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies